Published 2 years ago

Cornea made from pig collagen gives people who were blind 20/20 vision

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Implants made from pig skin have restored sight in the blind, according to a new study. The implant used in the study replicates the human cornea — the transparent part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil allowing light to enter — and is made from collagen protein found in pigs.

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Times of India

Pig-skin corneal implant restores sight in blind, visually impaired

The team also developed a new, minimally invasive method for treating the disease keratoconus, in which the cornea becomes so thin that it can lead to..

2 years ago·India

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The Independent

Cornea implant made from pig skin can restore eyesight to blind, study suggests

Researchers say their promising results bring hope to those suffering from corneal blindness and low vision.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Global News

Eye implant made from pig skin restored sight in blind people, according to study - National

Scientists have devised a way to turn pig skin into collagen that can be implanted into diseased corneas to restore sight to the blind, according to a new study.

2 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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Metro News

A pig skin cornea implant restores sight to blind people, study finds

It restored vision to 20 people, most of whom were blind prior to receiving the implant.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBS News

Pig skin protein gives sight back to 14 blind people – including three with perfect vision

The bioengineered corneas could provide a new and less invasive solution for the millions around the world in need of cornea transplants.

2 years ago

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The Hill

Corneas made from pig skin restore sight in humans: study

Story at a glance Corneal implants made from pig skin have restored eyesight into 20 people with damaged or diseased corneas, a new study claims. The cornea is the clear part of the eye that …

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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